20 Best NBA Draft Picks from Michigan State
By Zac Snyder
41. . Round 1. Pick 5 (2001). Jason Richardson. 6. player
The high-flying Jason Richardson is best known for his athleticism and highlight reel dunks, but he was much more than that. Over the course of a career that spanned more than 850 games, Richardson developed a dependable three point shot, topping out at better than 40% in 2007-08.
To his credit, Richardson developed into a well-rounded basketball player to finish his career with averages of 17.1 points, 1.9 threes, 5.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
Richardson signed a deal over the summer with the Atlanta Hawks but announced his retirement in September.
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